1968 Audi 100 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 433 kg more than 1968 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |
